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Caliber: 5.56mm x 45 NATO
Weight: 3.17kg
Dimensions: Length 940mm; Barrel Length 464mm
Muzzle Velocity: 1000 meters per second
Effective Range: 450 meters
Magazine Capacity: 10, 20 30, 40
Price: $650
Eugene Stoner intended the AR18 to be an inexpensive alternative and improvement upon his previous AR15 rifle design. The AR18 features a simplified gas piston action that is cleaner and doesnt foul the receiver like the AR15's direct gas action. This alone makes lends to superior reliability and easier maintainence. Despite its many merits, the AR18 never caught on and always remained in shadow of the AR18. It enjoyed moderate success in Ireland, where is was known as the "Widowmaker", and in japan. Armalite has recently introduced the AR18 as the AR180B, with a polymer lower that is more durable and resistant than the original stamped steel version. Current AR180B rifles and receivers use the same mil-spec magazines as the AR15, which are readily available and inexpensive
